Transport firms partner to purchase vehicles

LAE-based Mapai Transport Ltd has assisted a landowner transport company in Madang to acquire K3.5 million worth of new trucks through a partnership.
Mapai has assisted Ramu Transport Services Ltd (RTSL), owned by Krumbukari landowers of the Ramu nickel/cobalt mine, to acquire the trucks.
The company is contracted by the mine to transport supplies.
Mapai had previously acquired two trucks for RTSL under a similar arrangement.
Chief executive officer Kevin Christie said it was always the desire of Mapai to support well-managed landowner companies develop their business.
Christie said RTSL had doubled its number of trucks to four in just two months – which landowners, company directors and managers should be proud of.
“It is hoped they will be able to further double the capacity gained within the next six months,” he said.
“The partnership and working relationship with these landowners continues to improve and Mapai will continue to support them to achieve their objectives.”
Christie commended the Ramu mine for giving the transport contract to the landowner company.